Category: Canada

Product licensing. All NHPs must have a product licence before they can be sold in Canada. To get a licence, applicants must give detailed information about the product to Health Canada, including: medicinal ingredients, source, dose, potency, non-medicinal ingredients and recommended use(s). Who regulates herbal remedies? Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and […]

What chemicals does Canada Import? According to the latest trade data, Canada imports US$4.2 billion in inorganic and US$6.32 billion in organic chemicals. They include chemicals such as: Ethylene. Which country is the largest importer of chemicals? In 2020, the top importers of Organic chemicals were United States ($51.5B), China ($42.5B), Germany ($38.7B), Belgium ($21.5B), […]

If you’re a foreign national traveling to the United States from a foreign country for vacation, attending university, travel for work, etc., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow you to bring or ship a 90-day supply of drug products. Can you mail prescription medication from Canada to us? Prescriptions cannot be mailed to […]

GHS is a ‘non-binding’ system of hazard communication. Only the elements of GHS that have been explicitly adopted by Canadian legislation are enforceable. Is the GHS used worldwide? The GHS is a single worldwide system for classifying and communicating the hazardous properties of industrial and consumer chemicals. GHS sits alongside the UN ‘Transport of Dangerous […]

Canada with its relatively less population and huge land area, moderate climate conditions, low level of pollution, excellent academic institutions, low crime rate, and tremendous recreational opportunities, is the best immigration destination in the world to immigrate to Canada with family. What are 4 reasons why someone would want to immigrate to Canada? This country […]

Probiotics as NHPs are regulated by Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD). The Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate (HPFBI) is responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to NHPs. How are probiotics regulated? Depending on a probiotic product’s intended use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might regulate it as a dietary supplement, […]

4 phases. Clinical trials are often done in 4 phases. How many stages of clinical trials must a drug undergo to be approved? There are three phases to complete in the clinical trial process before a sponsor can submit their treatments* to the FDA for consideration to be sold on the market. Each stage of […]

To be sold in Canada, non-prescription drugs must have a valid Drug Identification Number (DIN). This number on a product label shows that the medicine has fulfilled the standards for safety, quality, and effectiveness. Who regulates OTC drugs in Canada? Health CanadaHealth Canada regulates OTC drugs to ensure they are safe to use and reduce […]

Clinical Herbalist Apprenticeship Diploma Program Combination of on-line and in-person learning: Practical Herbalist (1 Year Distance Learning) Master Herbalist (1 Year Distance Learning) Clinical Herbalist Apprenticeship (350 Hours In-Person Clinical Intensives) How long does it take to become a herbalist? It could take 12 weeks or two years to become an herbalist. Some online programs […]

Registered agents, also known as Agents for Service, Recognized Agents, and Attorneys for Service are required in a variety of circumstances including: Extra-Provincial Registrations. Incorporations in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where no directors are residents of the Province of incorporation. What is a registered agent in Canada? The registered agent provides a registered address […]